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EY05 UBS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,353 mi
Last recorded117,353 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,054 miles

nearside rear tyre outside wall perishing slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,746 miles

offside rear h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,614 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,731 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 73,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,164 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 67,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,107 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,987 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 44,060 miles

Both front wipers juddering.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,060 miles

Both front wipers juddering.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,878 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,464 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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EY05 UBS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY05 UBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY05 UBS registered?

EY05 UBS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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